OFFICE AUTOMATION ASSISTANT

Summary

Provides administrative assistance to the Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) Director and the Family Advocacy Clinical Manager. This position is located at NAS Annapolis, MD.

This job is open to

• Military spouses
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Provides administrative assistance to the Family Advocacy/Clinical Manager and Transition Assistance Manager for the Fleet and Family Service Center in the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) is the Navy's primary agency for the delivery of an array of human services intended to enhance the stability and self sufficiency of individuals and families, resulting in increased operational readiness. All FFSP direct services are provided by the regional storefronts, and they fall into three main categories: Career/Retention, Deployment/Readiness, and Crisis Response. Diverse methods for delivering services include providing information and referral, educational instruction or training and professional counseling. The primary purpose of this position is to provide a wide range of administrative support and assistance that is in direct support of professional counselors performing clinical counseling and Family Advocacy Program (FAP) case management that are part of the Counseling and Advocacy Program (CAP) and the New Parent staff within the FFSC.

Additionally, the incumbent performs a variety of other administrative/office automation duties for other related programs under the Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP).

A.Major CAP Duties: (50%)

Provides administrative support for the Clinical Counseling, New Parent and Family Advocacy programs. Attends meetings, takes notes and generates documents to assist Counseling, New Parent and Advocacy programs. Maintains suspense log on all correspondence and action items and follows up to ensure a timely reply or action. Provides general technical & administrative support at/for CAP briefs and presentations. Prepares Naval correspondence and deliver for proper signature.

B. Major TAMP Duties: (25%)

Provides administrative support to the Transition Assistance Management Program. Schedules appointments for the Veterans Administrative Representative. Obtains Verification of Military Education and Training (VMETs) for Active Duty, Separated and Retired Military Personnel. Collects, copies and distributes form DD2648s. Assists with monthly and quarterly reports for the Department of Labor. Provides administrative support to the Spouse Employment Assistance Program. Makes follow-up calls to clients regarding employment search. Assists clients in the operation of copier, telefax, and computer equipment/software available for official use in the Resource Center.

C. Combined Administrative Assistant Office Automation duties: (25 %)

Uses MS Excel and Access to tract program data.Uses MS Power Point and Publisher for presentations and briefs. Maintains documents in electronic files for easy retrieval. Creates/maintains a database for program statistical tracking. Makes backup copies of stored data as appropriate. Provides inputs for Plan of the Week (POW), Tester and Electronic Marquee Edits Naval Correspondence and deliver for proper signature. Receives visitors and telephone calls to the office, determines the nature of requests and directs callers to appropriate staff, or personally provides the information desired when routine or procedural matters of the office are involved. Uses diplomacy and tact in dealing with other agency staff and when responding to calls from clients in stressful and emotional situations. Takes requests for appointments with the supervisor and other staff, as needed. Checks on their availability and confirms appointments. Reschedules appointments upon request of supervisor or staff member.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
• Have experience with administrative support in a clinical or counseling environment, including tasks related to case management or family advocacy programs.
• Have handled office automation duties and managed multiple programs or responsibilities simultaneously.

Qualifications

Knowledge of the Counseling/Advocacy and Transition programs as they relate to the clerical and administrative functions. Knowledge of correspondence requirements to ensure proper grammar, spelling and punctuation, and to review documents for conformance with Navy formats and procedural requirements. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Special Requirement:

In the case of emergency situations involving military families, selected individual may be on a twenty-four hour, seven-day a week, on-call status. Situation will be interpreted by higher authority as to determination of an emergency but in most cases, would be natural disaster or disaster at sea to ships and/or planes.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement,and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  The following documents are required at the time of application:
  
  
  • Résumé
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/12/2024 to receive consideration.
  
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12536808
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  
  Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
  
  The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  NDW NAF HR
  
  Email
  
  ndwnafhr@us.navy.mil
  
  Address
  
  NSA Annapolis
  
  47402 Buse Rd
  
  Bldg 467
  
  Patuxent River, MD 20670
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
  
  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
  
  Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Résumé
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/12/2024 to receive consideration.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12536808

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR

Email

ndwnafhr@us.navy.mil

Address

NSA Annapolis

47402 Buse Rd

Bldg 467

Patuxent River, MD 20670

US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request